General Description
The 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8 MR (FQ-340) is one of those rare cars that perfectly blends raw performance with everyday practicality. When Mitsubishi launched the MR version in 2004, they were aiming to create something special – a car that could dominate on the track but still be comfortable enough to drive to work every day.
At the heart of the Evo 8 MR is a 2.0-litre turbocharged in-line-four engine, cranking out an impressive 342 bhp. Paired with a six-speed manual transmission, this setup gives the car serious punch, rocketing from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. But what’s even more impressive is how the car feels; it’s light, agile, and incredibly responsive, thanks to a series of smart weight-saving measures like an aluminium roof, carbon-fibre components, and lightweight alloy wheels. These tweaks not only shed about 20 kg but also lowered the car’s centre of gravity, making it handle like a dream.
Mitsubishi didn’t just focus on speed, though. The MR edition also features Bilstein dampers and a revised front spoiler, improving both ride quality and aerodynamics. The result is a car that sticks to the road, whether you’re carving up a mountain pass or just navigating through city traffic.
What really sets the Evo 8 MR FQ-340 apart, though, is how it balances this performance with practicality. It’s a four-door saloon with a spacious boot, making it more than just a weekend toy. This car redefined what a sports sedan could be in the early 2000s, offering an exhilarating driving experience without sacrificing everyday usability. For many enthusiasts, it’s the perfect mix of speed, handling, and real-world practicality – all at a price that doesn’t break the bank.
About this specific vehicle
This 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8 MR FQ-340 is a meticulously maintained and original UK-registered example, numbered 232 of just 400 built for the UK market. Originally purchased from Millwood Mitsubishi in Dursley on 23rd September 2004, this rare model features the sought-after factory Gunmetal Grey exterior, perfectly complemented by a striking half-leather interior.
Under the bonnet, this Evolution 8 MR has been expertly upgraded from its factory 2.0-litre engine to an almost new, fully built 2.3-litre stroker engine, a conversion carried out by EvoTune Ltd. This comprehensive engine overhaul includes a mapped G4+ ECU, offering high and low boost settings with anti-lag. As a result, the car now produces an impressive 470 bhp at low boost and a staggering 605 bhp at high boost. The transmission has also been enhanced with a Clive W (Transmission Dynamics Ltd) built five-speed gearbox and rear differential, delivering a thrilling driving experience that surpasses the original 342 bhp output of a standard Evolution 8 MR.
Additional upgrades include a front BBK K-Sport 8-pot red calliper kit with grooved brake discs, a four-wheel-drive system, a carbon fibre rear spoiler, and a roof vortex generator. The car also benefits from a Russ Fellows exhaust system, Meister-R adjustable suspension, and Speedline Turini wheels, further enhancing its performance and handling.
Inside, the cabin has been refined with a MOMO deep dish steering wheel fitted with an NRG boss kit, Factory Ralliart interior touches, and an updated Kenwood stereo, all of which contribute to the ultimate driving experience. The underbody has been thoroughly enhanced, with most components either replaced or reconditioned and powder-coated, poly-bushed, and fitted with a Whiteline sway bar.
This rare and highly modified Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8 MR FQ-340, one of only 400 examples in the UK, represents an outstanding example of the marque’s rally-inspired performance. With an extensive service history, a folder containing all invoices and receipts, and a tracker fitted from new, it comes complete with two keys and a fob. Now boasting supercar-rivalling performance with 605 bhp, this Evo 8 MR is a true enthusiast’s dream.
Full upgrade list
- Genuine front/rear Evo IX bumpers
- Newly built EvoTune 2.3L Stroker engine - Power Output rated to 750BHP - (please ask for full breakdown)
- JMF V band manifold and turbo elbow with Tial 50mm wastegate
- Precision 5858 ball bearing turbo
- Clive W Built 5 Speed Gearbox
- Clive W built rear diff and AYC
- Mishimoto oil cooler
- Mishimoto aluminium rad with twin
- Mishimoto vans mounted on the front
- Mishimoto race intercooler
- JMF inlet manifold
- S90 throttle body
- ID1000’s injectors
- AEM fuel rail
- Sard fuel pressure regulator
- Walbro 450LPH pump
- Custom catch can with AN10 fittings
- Link G4+ ECU with fuel and oil pressure sensors and closed loop lambda
- Meister-R Adjustable Coilovers
- K-Sport 356mm 8 Pot Big Brake Kit (RED CALIPERS) with all-around grooved discs
- Russfellows exhaust system
- Speedline Turini Alloys wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4
- Underbody poly bushed with Whiteline swaybar
- Exedy: Hyper Twin Plate Clutch with lighted flywheel
- OMP deep dish wheel with NRG boss and Carbon gear knob
- Battery relocated to boot
- Bonnet struts
- Henko wind defectors
- Touchscreen Kenwood stereo and speakers
- AEM gauges along with Turbosmart pod on the dash
- Full carbon rear spoiler along with carbon vortex
- Spec-R shock tower covers
Service history
- Initial service - 1,000 miles (Mitsubishi Ralliart)
- 15/03/2005 - 3,518 miles (Mitsubishi Ralliart)
- 05/09/2005 - 7,950miles (Mitsubishi Ralliart)
- 03/04/2006 - 14,721miles (Mitsubishi Ralliart)
- 02/11/2006 - 22,360miles (Mitsubishi Ralliart)
- 29/03/2007 - 27,549miles (Mitsubishi Ralliart)
- 02/08/2007 - 31,648miles (Mitsubishi Ralliart)
- 03/09/2007 - 32,839miles (Mitsubishi Ralliart)
- 24/01/2008 37,661miles (Mitsubishi Ralliart)
- 10/09/2008 - 45,002miles (Mitsubishi Ralliart)
- 10/09/2009 - periodic Body inspection (Mitsubishi Ralliart)
- 08/05/2009 - 48,335miles (Mitsubishi Ralliart)
- 11/03/2014 - 55,798miles (Mitsubishi Ralliart)
- 29/10/2014 - 59,581miles (Optimum Performance Cars Ltd)
- 27/03/2015 - 63,879miles (AutoTorque Ltd)
- 01/09/2015 - 68,505miles (AutoTorque Ltd)
- 24/04/2016 - 73,083miles (DynoTech Hayes Engineering Ltd)
- 05/11/2016 - 76,775miles (DynoTech Hayes Engineering Ltd)
- 26/09/2017 81,166miles (DynoTech Hayes Engineering Ltd)
- 14/07/2023 - 88,900miles (EvoTune Ltd)
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